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Where can I use my Railcard?

Yes, your Railcard is accepted by all the Train Companies who operate Passenger Railway Services within England, Scotland and Wales. Railcards do not give discounts on Eurostar services, Charter services, and Heritage Railways unless state otherwise.



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Your Railcard is not valid during the morning peak period when travelling between stations in the London and South East area. Check locally to confirm morning peak times as these do differ. This restriction does not apply on public holidays.

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Railcards allow you to save up to 33% off most rail fares, including discounts on Advance Purchase tickets. There are eight different railcards available. There are also a number of Regional Railcards - for more information please see the below links; 16-25 Railcard (previously Young persons Railcard)

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A: No. The Railcard is for use by you and the second named adult on your Railcard when you are travelling together. The two named cardholders must travel together for the entire journey for their discounted tickets to be valid.

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While railcards might seem like an expensive investment for those who don't regularly travel by train, do not underestimate their worth. Most railcards mean you could save up to 1/3 on train fares.

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Yes. You can use your Railcard with Anytime, Off-Peak train tickets and Advance tickets. However, for all journeys made between 4.30am and 10am Monday to Friday a minimum fare of £12 is payable.

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Your National Railcard gives you discounts on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services.

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Yes you can.

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Get 1/3 off your train tickets with a Railcard! From children to seniors, there is a Railcard to suit everyone – and you get at least 1/3 off your tickets.

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Yes. Although your Railcard will live in your Trainline App, it can still be used with tickets bought elsewhere.

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You can buy Network Railcard discounted tickets for travel any time on weekends and public holidays or from 10:00am Monday to Friday. You may be able to start your journey a little earlier than 10:00am, see the time restriction easements section for details or check at your local station.

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You can get an older person's bus pass when you reach State Pension age, which is currently 66 for both women and men. If you're 60 or over and live in London, then you can get free travel on buses, trains and other modes of transport in and around London with a 60+ London Oyster photocard.

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Valid on all rail services within the Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) area and also beyond TfGM boundary to Disley and New Mills Central / New Mills Newtown. Can also be used on Metrolink trams but only in the 'City Zone', not the wider tram network.

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This depends on the type of railcard some railcards are only valid on Off-peak fares such as the 26-30 railcard, others are available to use all day such as the Senior railcard.

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If you have forgotten your Railcard you may be asked to purchase another ticket. The conditions of travel state that the Railcard must be carried by the customer in order for the ticket to be valid.

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